Brief Review and Islamic perspective: Common Mental Health Challenges amongst Undergraduate Universities Students in South East Asia

E. Zainudin, Engku Nuraishah Huda and Zulkarnain, Amni Izzati and May, Khin Soe and Yusof, Nurul Asyiqin (2021) Brief Review and Islamic perspective: Common Mental Health Challenges amongst Undergraduate Universities Students in South East Asia. In: 3rd WORLD CONGRESS ON INTEGRATION AND ISLAMICISATION 2021 MENTAL HEALTH & WELL BEING IN THE 4th INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION Held from, 4-6 June 2021, KUANTAN, ONLINE PLATFORM. (In Press)

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Abstract

Introduction: Mental health issue should not be taken lightly. As modernization paves its way into today’s world, the burden of mental disorders increases. The aim of this review is to identify the prevalence of mental health problems among university undergraduates in ASEAN region, influencing factors, effects and types of interventions conducted to manage the problems. Brief Islamic perspective is also embedded in this review. Methodology: Relevant literatures were reviewed based on a combination of one or more of the following keywords: Mental health problems, South East Asia region, College, Undergraduate Universities. An Islamic perspective on mental issue was extracted using the primary sources (related Qur’anic verses and Hadith) as well as secondary sources (fatwa; Islamic jurisprudence, made by Islamic scholars). Results: This review revealed significant proportion of university students were inflicted with mental health disorders ranging from depression, anxiety, suicidality, self-injury and eating disorders with many underlying factors behind it. The effects of mental health problems were detrimental because they caused academic, physical, psychological and social impairment. However, several interventions such as mindfulness-based therapy, biofeedback intervention and counselling have been proven beneficial. In Islamic view, mental health issue can be discussed through several perspectives: trial and tribulation of life, seeking treatment in Islam and prejudice towards mental illnesses. Conclusion: This review highlighted that mental health is a growing problem with an interplay of multiple factors and deleterious effects. This study would also like to assert the importance of mental health programs among students to prevent prejudices against them. The main outcome of this review would allow various parties. i.e. the university, the community, health scientists, medical practitioners and, to be cognizant pertaining mental health issue.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Poster)
Additional Information:	5609/91379
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Mental health problems, South East Asia region, Undergraduate Universities, Islamic
Subjects:	BPC Science and Technology in Islam R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Pharmacy > Department of Basic Medical Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr Engku Nuraishah Huda E.Zainudin
Date Deposited:	18 Aug 2021 16:49
Last Modified:	18 Aug 2021 16:49
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/91379

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